Baz Ruddick
Baz Ruddick is a video journalist based in Brisbane. Follow him on twitter @BazRuddick.
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'Mugshots' before they were forced off Country are the only photos of Florence's grandparents
It's this history Florence Onus will share at Queensland's truth-telling inquiry when community sessions begin next month. WARNING: This story contains images of Indigenous people who have died, which have been provided by family for the purpose of truth-telling and healing.
'One deadly menu': The food mission to bring First Nations cuisine to all of Australia
By Baz Ruddick
At her local supermarket, Evelyn Billy looked around and saw food from all cultures — except hers.
A fungal spore found 'everywhere in the environment' led to Paul Minuzzo losing his top jaw
By Baz Ruddick
A Queensland man was woken one night by a "ten out of ten pain". It was a fungal infection in his bone that led to his top jaw being surgically removed, and now he thinks it's coming back.
A routine call-out for paramedic Peter Vinnicombe resulted in horrific trauma that ended his career
By Baz Ruddick
When a traumatic job caused paramedic Peter Vinnicombe to fear for his life, he was plunged into a deep depression. Despite the honour he felt serving as a paramedic, he doesn't think support for former first responders is good enough.
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Police shoot man in Far North Queensland after alleged theft of police car
The 21-year-old man was taken to the Cairns Base Hospital where he is currently being assessed.
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Laying beneath cane fields, Indigenous artefacts link traditional owners to dark past
In the cane fields of North Queensland, these Indigenous artefacts lay hidden. Now that they have been returned, traditional owners hope more will follow.
Terry was jailed for a crime he didn't commit. After 30 years, he'll finally learn the price of freedom
Terry Irving was imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Now the justice system will be asked to answer the ultimate question: What's the cost of loss of liberty?
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From ram raids to break and enters, one Queensland town is dealing with a 'wicked' youth crime problem
Dubbed a "wicked" problem with the power to shape elections, youth advocates fear punitive measures will fail to address the underlying causes of crime.
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Murdered sex worker Jean Morris's body lies in an unmarked grave in Queensland. Now locals want to change that
By Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton
When he was 22, Henry Petersen read the story of an unsolved 1930s era murder in his hometown. Now he wants to ensure the victim, a 19-year-old sex worker, is not forgotten.
NRL star suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit
Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate.
Two dead after three shootings in Queensland in one night
By Baz Ruddick and Lily Nothling
Two are dead after three separate shootings in Queensland overnight, including a man in his 20s who was shot by police in Townsville.
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Battling green ants and falling through roofs, picking mangoes in backyards for 45 years has left Henry battered and bruised
By Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton
It's a small-scale operation, but it brings a golden bounty. Henry Petersen reckons he's one of the last backyard pickers in north Queensland.
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'I have no-one to help me': Far North Queenslanders facing mammoth flood clean-up
When Suzan's insurance company told her earlier this year her annual premium was going up by $7,000, she switched providers. Under the new insurer, she doesn't have specific flood cover.
From milkwood trees to a tablet and stylus, iconic dog sculptures get new life in digital art
Ancient craftsmanship collides with augmented reality in an art project taking the world-renowned 'Ku' dog sculptures of Aurukun into a new dimension with the next generation of artists.
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John's home is a mess from the Cairns flood but he won't let it ruin Christmas for daughter Alexa
By Baz Ruddick, Victoria Pengilley, and Tobi Loftus
Families in flooded Far North Queensland are getting ready to celebrate the festive season today. The tourism industry is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
After a week of devastation, residents in Far North Queensland have a reason to smile
By Tobi Loftus, Baz Ruddick, and Victoria Pengilley
Riah Holland has still been coming to terms with the heartbreaking loss of her precious family photos and heirlooms.
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Christmas shopping turns to scramble for life as Townsville mum chased, rammed by gang of children
The 48-year-old social worker feared she would be killed when she was repeatedly rammed and chased by teenagers in an allegedly stolen car through streets in Townsville.
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‘Trauma aware’ teaching in Townsville high school improving behaviour, engagement and relationships
By Baz Ruddick
For an entire year, a group of high school students have been part of a trial to see how weekly mindfulness sessions will improve their learning and resilience.
'You can't quit': CJ's marathon for charity didn't stop, even after injury
By Baz Ruddick
When he learned 60 men an hour take their lives globally, CJ wanted to do something to help. Project 60 saw him complete a 60km marathon every day for one month, starting before dawn each day.
Townsville priest David Lancini charged over historical child sex offences
By Baz Ruddick
High-profile Townsville priest, David Lancini, is charged with eight counts of indecent treatment of boys aged under 14.
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Victims of Townsville youth crime call for reform outside premier's community cabinet
About 150 protesters gather in Townsville calling on the Queensland government to strengthen penalties for young offenders.
'Intellectual arrogance': The Queensland electorate that returned the country's strongest no vote
By Bridget Judd, Sarah Richards, Victoria Pengilley and Baz Ruddick and Lily Nothling on Palm Island
More than 3.6 million Queenslanders were enrolled to vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament — and with 68.5 per cent of ballots counted, just three of the state's 30 federal electorates supported the proposal.
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Teenagers in remote Indigenous community enjoy a chance to get dressed to the nines
Gowns and suits have brought glitz and glamour to the remote Indigenous community of Aurukun on the Cape York Peninsula for the town's second-ever NAIDOC ball.
Fred has 'lost a lot of white friends' in the lead up to the referendum. He hopes they can reconcile their differences
Aboriginal people are considering what the Voice might mean for them, and if they want it at all. The ABC visited several regional communities in Queensland and listened. Here's what they had to say.
With social disadvantage 'spiralling out of control', many residents of this Queensland island hope a Voice will turn the tide
By Baz Ruddick and Jess Naunton
It's an idyllic island that sits just off the coast of north Queensland, masking a dark past of subjugation, displacement and discrimination.
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